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T or F: Hurricanes can be very dangerous storms.
True
What major hurricane affected the south eastern part of the United States in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
What city in Louisiana was devastated by Hurricane Katrina?
New Orleans
Where do hurricanes begin?
over the ocean
When is hurricane season in the North Atlantic?
June through November
In the United States, what is the strongest category of hurricanes?
category 5
Why did New Orleans flood during Hurricane Katrina?
The levees or barriers collapsed
About how many people died during Hurricane Katrina?
1800
How are hurricanes classified?
by their wind speed
What word means "places that provide protection for people in need?
shelters
T or F: Hurricanes do not have strong winds and heavy rains.
False
T or F: Category 1 storms are the strongest hurricanes in the United States.
False
What is the first stage of a hurricane?
tropical wave
Why did people have to wait a long time after Hurricane Katrina to get extra medicine and supplies?
severe flooding
Name one reason why some people stayed in their home during Hurricane Katrina.
did not want to leave pets; did not have a car; did not have enough money for food
What does the word "season" mean in this sentence: That is hurricane season in the North Atlantic.
a certain time of year
